Ordeal of Purphoros
1Enchantment — Aura
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Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Then if it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, sacrifice this Aura. When you sacrifice this Aura, it deals 3 damage to any target.
Market prices
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| Cardhoarder | 0.03 tix | — |
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| Cardmarket | €0.08 | €0.28 |
| CardTrader Buy | €0.11 | €0.11 |
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Rulings (3)
The check of whether the enchanted creature has three or more +1/+1 counters on it happens as part of the resolution of the attack triggered ability. If the third +1/+1 counter is put on the enchanted creature any other way, you won't sacrifice the Ordeal until the next time the creature attacks.
09/15/2013The +1/+1 counter is put on the creature before blockers are declared and before combat damage is dealt.
09/15/2013If you sacrifice the Ordeal in some other way, its last ability will trigger.
09/15/2013Legality by format
| Brawl | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| Standard | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Block Constructed | Not legal |
| Extended | Not legal |
| Frontier | Not legal |
| Tiny Leaders | Not legal |